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Katy Taylor – inspiring lessons for aspiring flutists and pianists
Local classically trained musician offers technical, musical and theoretical support on the flute, as well as piano lessons for beginners
Read MoreSoho House bid to open fast food outlets on Wilmer Place rejected by Hackney Council
More than two years after small businesses which operated from the site in Stoke Newington were evicted, its future remains in doubt
Read MoreCafe Bohemia to shut for good after around three decades in Hackney Central
Current owners of business, who have run the cafe and venue for around six years, say on Facebook that Network Rail plans to redevelop arches
Read MoreNew mural on Well Street to depict ‘goddess of the city’
Shutters of vintage fashion shop Rekindled host latest public artwork to grace thoroughfare where market was recently relaunched
Read MoreLetter – ‘Britannia Leisure Centre position turns truth on its head’
‘Hopefully Hackney residents will respond to the consultation proposals by saying they strongly disagree’
Read MoreAbney Unearthed project to produce digital version of Stoke Newington cemetery
Council announces scheme fuelled by Heritage Lottery Fund cash to shed new light on mysteries in burial ground, parts of which are in disrepair
Read MoreFears of ‘privatisation’ of Springfield Park under council’s restoration plans
Some park users voice concerns over ‘trend towards monetising green spaces’ in the borough. But Cllr Feryal Demirci vows right balance will be struck
Read MoreAnother day, another ‘quietway’ – but Twitter cyclist fears nightmare on Mare Street
Hackney Cycling Campaign backs scheme branded ‘ridiculous’ by one anonymous campaigner – but suggests ‘safer’ traffic lights system
Read MoreMan arrested after BMW crashes through window of Hackney Pirates HQ
Crew at education charity declare themselves unsinkable in upbeat tweet following chaotic scenes when car mounted pavement yesterday
Read MoreStoke Newington flood – in pictures
Deluge saw 350 people evacuated due to a burst water main, with residents of the Gibson Gardens estate taking matters into their own hands to save their homes
Read MoreStoke Newington flood: How quick thinking neighbours saved Gibson Gardens homes
When water started rising, residents grabbed wood, pallets, bags of cement, potted plants and traffic cones to construct barrier
Read MoreStoke Newington flood: burst water main sees 350 people evacuated
Burst pipe leads to streets being submerged and forces 350 people to evacuate just two weeks before Christmas
Read MoreGrammar wars: Philip Glanville among speakers at Progress rally on schools
Event in Parliament follows sparring between political opponents during Town Hall debate on ‘inclusive education’
Read More‘Let residents get their hands on cash for estate regeneration plans’
Green party politician Sian Berry champions ‘community led’ schemes as she accuses Sadiq Khan of ignoring tenants’ and leaseholders’ views
Read MoreHackney Council abandons pledge to house seven Syrian refugee families by Christmas
Home Office delays blamed as Town Hall confirms only three families will receive sanctuary in the borough by end of year
Read MoreHoxton’s growing taller: yet another residential tower set to sprout near Colville Estate
Hackney Council’s planning committee unanimously approves scheme which will contain 50 per cent affordable housing but which critics say will block light
Read MoreCouncil makes a splash with Britannia Leisure Centre plans
Scheme funded by property sales has already drawn criticism, but mayor says keeping current building open is not an option
Read MoreWell Street Market relaunches in style following crowdfunding campaign
Hundreds of residents as well as the mayors of Hackney and London celebrate grand reopening of the historic market where the founder of Tesco first plied his trade
Read More‘Let me entertain you (in Hackney)’ – Robbie Williams to perform one-off gig in borough
Former member of Take That will be the latest high profile artist to play at St John at Hackney church
Read More‘Bitter disappointment’: Haggerston Baths campaigners react as dreams of reopening pool are dashed
None of the three proposals shortlisted by the council would involve bringing back the swimming facility, which closed 16 years ago, after talks broke down with potential operator of restored pool
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